You're a volunteer, not an indentured servant.... What if you were at a K-6 elementary, and your child was a 6th grader this year? You'd resign at the end of this year. There's no reason why you can't resign at the end of this year, even though they changed the term. Just make sure to give enough notice to allow them to elect a new president in a timely manner.

My advice to you BethAndMiasMom...Finish out your current school year on the Board, go back to school and enjoy your new career!
In theory, bylaws can state certain terms for officers (remember Bylaws can be changed). In reality..you are in a "volunteer" position and it sounds like you've had a good run. Now, just run! Sure, you'll make people angry...but it seems to me like it's someone else's turn to "step up to the plate." As a busy school-going, career mom, give time to your PTO by working in your child's classroom or baking for the classroom parties. Just because you can't finish your "obligatory" term on the board doesn't mean you can't pitch in to do something for your school. "Don't sweat the small stuff."

After we were voted in this year we were told we would have a new principal. Everyone knew this would be my last year as President as I am going back to school and will be working. At our first and second meetings we finally (after 5 years) revised our bylaws. It was then that the principals and other board members agreed that the term of President would be fot two years. They said this includes this year's board. I've been doing this for many more years than I can think of and I am rightfully getting burned out. Since this change was made after the year begun, would I be obligated to stay? :confused: